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2,6-Dichlorotoluene is a dichlorotoluene synthesis intermediate — a building block used in the manufacture of 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid and agrochemical/pharma intermediates. Identity: CAS 118-69-4.
What it is
2,6-Dichlorotoluene (CAS 118-69-4, C7H6Cl2) is a dichlorotoluene sold as a synthesis intermediate — a defined building block that downstream manufacturers convert into finished products.
Role in synthesis
The methyl group can be oxidized to an aldehyde or carboxylic acid or side-chain halogenated, while the ring chlorines are substitution sites. The substitution pattern (isomer) is part of the identity — confirm the CAS to be sure the isomer matches your route, because position isomers react differently and lead to different products.
What it is used to make
It is a building block toward 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid and agrochemical/pharma intermediates. RawSource supplies the intermediate; the downstream synthesis, product registration and any application or efficacy are the responsibility of the manufacturer that uses it.
Forms, grades and handling
Supplied to a defined assay with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per lot; define the assay and key impurity limits your route needs. Several halo-aromatic intermediates are hazardous and some are regulated — confirm regulatory status and handling for your jurisdiction, and always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Typical values are not a guaranteed specification; the CoA governs.
Bulk and custom-quantity supply
RawSource sources 2,6-Dichlorotoluene direct from producers in bulk and custom quantities, with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay and impurity limits and your sample/pilot/production quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply continuity. See the full range in the intermediates guide.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Dichlorotoluene |
| End-use class | Agrochemical & pharma intermediates |
| CAS Number | 118-69-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.03 g/mol |
| Handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 204-269-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2,6-dichlorotoluene used for?
2,6-Dichlorotoluene (CAS 118-69-4) is an intermediate converted into 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid and agrochemical/pharmaceutical building blocks.
Can RawSource supply 2,6-dichlorotoluene in bulk or custom quantities?
Yes — RawSource supplies 2,6-dichlorotoluene in bulk and custom (sample/pilot/production) quantities with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay, impurity limits and quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of 2,6-Dichlorotoluene?
2,6-Dichlorotoluene (CAS 118-69-4) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 204-269-7).